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Acts 19 comes alive in this lesson as Alan Smith walks through Paul's ministry in Ephesus, the open doors God gives, and the weight that comes with influence. This teaching connects the Bible text to everyday Christian living, showing why access is never the whole story. Once God opens a door, accountability follows, and the real question becomes how that door is stewarded. This message also ties...

In this lesson from Acts and Paul's writings, the focus lands on divine protection, open doors, accountability, and how God leads His people with truth that keeps unfolding. This message moves through Charles Finney, the Second Great Awakening, and the shift away from rigid Calvinism toward the clear call of the gospel. It also covers progressive revelation, the law of last mention, and why Script...

Welcome to Lesson 118 in this study of the Book of Acts with Paul's writings included. In this message, Alan Smith walks through Acts 19:30-41 and draws out a hard truth many believers miss, people often pray for an open door, but few are ready for what comes with it. The lesson focuses on Paul's courage, the counsel he received from unexpected sources, and the chaos that can follow when a crowd l...

Paul's message in Acts 19 brought a city to a standstill, and this lesson shows why. In Lesson 117 of A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings, Alan Smith teaches through the uproar in Ephesus, the clash with idol makers, and the power of the gospel to confront culture, profit, and pride. This teaching keeps the focus on a simple but hard truth, the gospel changes people, and changed peopl...

A clear, direct study of Acts 19, the Great Awakening, and the power of a transformed life. In this lesson, the focus moves through Paul's work in Ephesus, the conflict around idol worship, and the role of the town clerk in calming the crowd. Along the way, the message turns to Gilbert Tennant, the First Great Awakening, and the urgent call for real conversion, not just religious knowledge. This t...

In this lesson from A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings, the focus is on Acts 19, spiritual push back, and Michael the Protector. Alan Smith teaches on the pressure believers face when the gospel confronts false ideas, pride, and resistance, both in the natural world and in the unseen realm. The message calls Christians to stay teachable, stay humble, and keep faith in Jesus Christ an...

Join us for Lesson 114 in our study of the book of Acts, as we look at Paul's writings and the pushback that comes when God is moving. This message begins with a powerful look at George Whitefield, the Great Awakening, and the way preaching was taken outside the walls of the church. From prison cells to courthouse steps, Whitefield's ministry showed how the gospel can reach a crowd when the Word o...

Join us for Lesson 113 in A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings, where Paul, Acts 19, and the trouble around "our craft" come into sharp focus. This Sermon looks at Acts 19:23-41 and the uproar that broke out in Ephesus when the gospel started colliding with money, idols, pride, and power. The message connects the story of Paul with the real battles believers face today, then pushes the...

Lesson 112 in our study of Acts takes us into Acts 19 and the uproar in Ephesus, where Paul's preaching collided with idol-making, greed, and spiritual resistance. This teaching follows the gospel as it spread beyond the synagogue, into the school, and then across the city, bringing real change and real conflict. Alan Smith walks through the silver-smiths' riot, Demetrius' reaction to lost profit,...

Join this study in Acts as Alan Smith continues Lesson 111, Chapter 19, Part 4, with a clear look at Paul's journey, the revival in Ephesus, and the clash between the gospel and the city's idol trade. This message moves through Acts 19 and shows how the preaching of Jesus brought real pressure to the status quo. The silversmiths in Ephesus pushed back because the gospel changed lives and hurt thei...

In Acts chapter 19, the gospel hits Ephesus with real force. This lesson on Paul and the early Church looks at reverential fear, public repentance, and the power of Jesus' name. Today's teaching opens a new series called "Cathedral" and ties it to the symbols God uses all around us. A cathedral is more than a building, and the same is true of the believer. Scripture says your body is the temple of...

What happens when the name of Jesus is spoken without a real relationship with Him? In this lesson from Acts 19, the story gets sharp, serious, and very personal. Lesson 109 in this study of Acts with Paul's writings follows Paul in Ephesus and focuses on the "special miracles" God worked through him. This message also moves into one of the most striking moments in the chapter, when the sons of Sc...

What happens when the gospel meets public opposition, daily teaching, and a city ready to change? In this lesson from Acts 19, the focus turns to Paul in Ephesus, where bold preaching, steady discipleship, and the power of Jesus begin to reach an entire region. Lesson 108 follows Paul as he starts in the synagogue, then moves to the school of Tyrannus after resistance rises. That shift matters. It...

What does it mean to find the Resurrected Jesus, not just know the story of Easter? This message walks through Scripture and brings the resurrection into focus. In this Easter message, Alan Smith traces the events of Resurrection Sunday and the 40 days that followed. Moving through Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and 1 Corinthians, he shows how the witnesses, the empty tomb, and Jesus' post-resurrectio...

What does Acts 19 show about miracles, the Holy Spirit, and simple obedience? In this lesson, the focus stays on Paul in Ephesus and the real meaning behind spiritual signs. Lesson 107 continues this study through Acts with Paul's writings, centering on Acts 19 and Paul's ministry in Ephesus. This message looks closely at the laying on of hands, speaking in tongues, spiritual witness, and the conn...

Welcome to New Life Church! We are dedicated to spreading the message of Jesus Christ, reaching as many as possible, creating disciples while staying engaged with the world and culture around us. You have not found this channel by accident. We are so happy you are here! We hope that you will be inspired by teaching and messages as well as our online campus which you are now a part. If you cannot m...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't lack of faith, but the last thing God told you to obey? In this message from Acts 19, Alan Smith walks through Paul's encounter with believers in Ephesus and shows how God often leads His people by steps, not all at once. This study looks at baptism, the Holy Spirit, obedience, faith, and why spiritual growth in the Church is often progressive. As P...

Some believers in Acts 19 were sincere but still missing something. This lesson shows how Paul helped them receive the Holy Spirit. In Lesson 104 (Acts 19:4-7), Paul arrives in Ephesus and meets disciples who only know John's baptism of repentance. They haven't even heard of the Holy Ghost, so Paul fills in the gap. They respond right away, they're baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, and then...

Acts 19 in real life, Paul meets disciples in Ephesus who had never heard of the Holy Spirit. Lesson 103 shows why that detail still matters for the Church today. The focus stays on Acts 19:1-7 and Paul's steady gospel work in Ephesus. You'll hear a clear case for keeping the message centered on Jesus Christ, His death, burial, and resurrection, then trusting the Holy Spirit to confirm that gospel...

You can believe in Jesus and still miss the daily filling of the Holy Spirit. In Lesson 102, Acts 19 takes us to Ephesus where Paul asks a simple question that changes everything: have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed? This teaching keeps it plain and practical. It connects everyday life to spiritual growth, then walks through Scripture to show why understanding matters. Faith matter...

Lesson 101 continues our Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's writings, covering Acts 18 to 19 with a focus on Ephesus. This teaching tracks Paul's third missionary journey, then follows Apollos in Ephesus as a strong, Scripture-rooted speaker who still needed fuller instruction beyond John's baptism. You'll also hear why God holds us responsible for the light we've received, how obedience ties t...

Lesson 100 in our Acts study lands in Acts 18 and the start of Paul’s third missionary journey. This session tracks Paul’s route from Ephesus to Caesarea, a visit to the Church in Jerusalem, then on to Antioch, Galatia, and beyond, with one clear purpose: strengthening the disciples. You’ll also hear a strong call to daily spiritual nourishment, why the Church gathers, and what real strengthening...

Snowy Sunday at New Life Church turned into a timely Sermon on Thinking, clarity, and how believers can know God’s will. This message challenges “borrowed” thoughts and calls the Church to intentional, Bible-shaped thinking that renews the mind (Romans 12:1-2). You’ll hear practical teaching from key passages, including Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:2, and 2 Corinthians 10:5, on taking thoughts ca...

Acts 18 comes alive with practical wisdom for real life. This lesson follows Paul after the courtroom scene in Corinth and into the next stretch of his journey, from public conflict to steady ministry steps. Key moments include the beating of Sosthenes before Gallio and what that teaches about contempt, public disputes, and the cost of standing too close to someone else’s fight. There’s also clear...

Paul in Acts 18 hits a pressure point, and God uses Gallio’s courtroom to keep the gospel moving. This lesson stays close to the text (Acts 18:12-17), showing how a legal precedent can protect ministry, even when the charges are framed as “law” instead of religion. You’ll also hear a practical warning about chasing “deep” spiritual topics without the understanding to match. The gospel is simple an...